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Employment law Ireland guide - rights for employees and employers

Parental Leave Rights in Ireland: What Parents Need to Know (2026)

Irish employment law provides a range of leave entitlements for parents — and the landscape has changed significantly in recent years with the introduction of parent’s leave and expanded entitlements. This guide explains each type of parental leave available in Ireland in 2025, what you are entitled to, and how to apply. Overview of Parental […]

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Property law Ireland guide buying selling renting

Selling or Buying Property at Auction in Ireland: What You Need to Know

Property auctions are an increasingly common way to buy and sell residential and commercial property in Ireland. But unlike a private treaty sale, the legal rules around auctions are strict — when the hammer falls, you have a binding contract. Understanding the process before you bid or put your property under the hammer is essential.

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Employment law Ireland guide - rights for employees and employers

Zero Hours Contracts in Ireland: Your Rights Under the Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act

Zero hours contracts — where an employer is not obliged to offer any minimum number of hours and the employee is not obliged to accept work — were a significant feature of the Irish labour market before being largely curtailed by legislation. The Employment (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2018 introduced important protections for workers on zero

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Business law Ireland guide for SMEs and startups

Selling a Business in Ireland: Legal Steps and Key Considerations (2026)

Selling a business is one of the most complex and high-value transactions an entrepreneur or business owner will undertake. Proper legal preparation, understanding the tax implications, and ensuring the sale agreement provides the right protections are all critical to getting the best outcome. This guide explains the key legal steps and considerations when selling an

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Employment law Ireland guide - rights for employees and employers

Protected Disclosures and Whistleblowing in Ireland: Your Rights (2026)

The Protected Disclosures Acts 2014 and 2022 provide some of the strongest whistleblower protections in Europe. If you become aware of wrongdoing in your workplace and want to report it, Irish law provides significant protections against penalisation by your employer — but these protections only apply if the disclosure meets the legal requirements. This guide

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GDPR data protection Ireland compliance guide

Data Subject Access Requests in Ireland: Rights and Obligations (2026)

Under GDPR, every person whose personal data is held by an organisation has the right to request a copy of that data. This is known as a Data Subject Access Request (DSAR or SAR). For individuals, it is one of the most powerful tools for understanding how your data is being used. For organisations, receiving

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Business law Ireland guide for SMEs and startups

Buying a Business in Ireland: Legal Due Diligence and Key Risks (2026)

Buying a business in Ireland is one of the most significant transactions a person or company can undertake. Getting the legal structure right, conducting thorough due diligence, and ensuring the contract of sale properly protects you are essential — the consequences of getting it wrong can be severe and long-lasting. This guide explains the key

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